How long do Switch controllers take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con
Joy-Con
The USB connection pairing is available after performing a system update. Attach the Joy-Con to the Joy-Con charging grip (sold separately), then connect it to the Nintendo Switch dock with the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010). From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order.
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controllers. The Joy-Con Charging Grip (model No. HAC-012) is not included in any Nintendo Switch bundle. This product is sold separately.
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How long do fully charged switch controllers last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can last approximately 40 hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Do switch controllers charge fast?

It takes approximately 3 and a half hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers. There are different ways by which you can charge these Joy-Con controllers and they are mentioned below: Connect the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console while it is connected to the system and charge it.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch controller to charge halfway?

When plugged in and not in use, the Joy-Con controllers will take about three hours and a half to fully charge, and this charge should last for about 20 hours of use.
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How fast do Joy-Cons charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How long do Joy-Cons last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Can you charge Joy-Cons while docked?

The Joy-Con controllers will charge while the Switch is docked. Of course, this will charge your Switch at the same time.
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Will Switch controllers charge in dock?

If you bought a Switch Pro Controller you can charge it at any time through the included USB-C cable connected to your Switch dock. The front two USB ports on the dock are easiest to access while still playing.
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How long does it take for a Switch to charge to 1?

The Nintendo Switch charge will also dissipate if you don't recharge it in a while, even when it's not turned on. It takes a Switch about three hours to charge a Switch while powered off or in sleep mode.
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How often do Joy-Cons break?

Most Joy Cons will last 2–4 years depending upon how often they are used before they break. If they are dropped often or thrown around, it is possible that they will not even last a year before breaking.
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How do you charge dead Joycons?

While attached to the Joy-Con Charging Grip.
  1. Attach the Joy-Con to the Joy-Con Charging Grip.
  2. Connect the Joy-Con Charging Grip to the Nintendo Switch dock using the USB cable that was included with the Charging Grip, or connect it directly to the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002).
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Can you play Switch while it charges?

There are two ways to charge a Nintendo Switch console, and both allow you to play while you're charging. When your Switch is in its dock, even if you're playing on the TV, the console will be charging via the power cable connected to the dock.
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What do the lights on the Switch controller mean?

[Switch] What do the lights on my Nintendo Switch controller mean? A. When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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Does the Switch charge faster without the JoyCons?

The new Switch has the same power draw rate but uses less power. The Switch Lite has a lower power draw (13.5W vs 18W). But also a smaller battery (4,310mAh vs 3,570mAh) and no leeching Joy-Cons. In all cases, the Switch charges faster while playing than asleep.
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How long does the Switch take to charge from dead to 1?

Your Switch needs to reach a 1% charge to turn on. If your battery is completely depleted, it takes about 10 or 15 minutes to get to that point.
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How do you check Joy-Con battery percentage?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down the options on the left and select System. On the right-hand side select Console Battery (%). Press the A Button to display the approximate battery life percentage on the HOME Menu.
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How long do Nintendo Switch last?

The Switch will last for five to ten years with normal use. If you take care of your device and keep it in a protective case, you can easily make it last for much longer than that though.
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How long do Nintendo Switch batteries last?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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How long does it take for Joy-Cons to drift?

How long does a Joy-Con repair take? The general consensus indicates that Joy-Con repairs by Nintendo can take anywhere from 3 days to a month.
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Is the Nintendo Switch fragile?

Nintendo Switch named 'Most Fragile' product of 2019 in French consumer magazine – Destructoid.
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Does Nintendo Switch break easily?

Nintendo Switch controllers break fairly easily as they are made out of cheap plastic and are not built very durable compared to the rest of the gaming system. The analog stick is normally the first thing to break on the JoyCon controllers.
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How do you charge Joy-Con fast?

The main way to charge Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons is to simply attach them to the console while it's charging by sliding them down from the top until they click into place either side of the device screen. This can be while it's in the dock, or in handheld mode but attached to the AC adapter.
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Is the Joy-Con Charging Grip worth it?

Congrats, but we recommend you avoid the Joy-Con Charging Grip. It's just not worth the money. The Switch Joy-Cons are the main controllers for the console. While you can get the Switch Pro Controller as well, given the expense we can see why many people wouldn't want to.
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Does the Joycon grip charge?

While you won't need to buy the Charging Grip in order to keep your Joy-Con controllers powered — they'll charge whenever they're attached to the Switch unit — there does not appear to be a way to plug the Joy-Con pads directly into USB power or a wall outlet.
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